This Year, It's Merry Christmas

Enough of this "Happy Holidays" political correctness bullshit.

This year, It's Merry Christmas. Yes, Christmas. December 25th. Not November 16th. Not the day after Thanksgiving. It's on December 25th. And while you're at it, have a splendid Christmas Eve.

You see, I want people to have a nice Christmas, even if that is not a holiday that they celebrate. They can still be merry. Why is this any different than wishing someone a happy June 3rd? or Cinco de Mayo? I'm not Mexican, but people have wished me the latter and I have not been offended. I can still enjoy that day without going to El Torito.

But what about Jewish people and those who celebrate Kwanzaa, or Ramadan? I hope they have a nice day, or week, or month - what ever duration they celebrate. If I know for a fact that you celebrate one of those special times, I hope it is very pleasant for you, and I won't hesitate to wish you a good one.

But I will wish everyone I know a Merry Christmas this year. If you choose to be offended, well, that is your choice. You need not be merry, jolly, or gleeful on December 25th. That's entirely up to you. If my wishing you to be merry somehow offends you, are you more offended at me, or more offended that you have given me the power to piss you off. Methinks it is the latter.

Oh, and if you are adamant about wishing people "Happy Holidays", please make sure not to wish anyone a Happy New Year, lest you may offend those who are Chinese, Vietnamese, Jewish, or anyone who does not celebrate their new year on the 1st day of January.

Merry Christmas.